Brockagh Burst
- Description:
- A 6km circular route submitting Brockagh East Top
- County:
- Wicklow
- Date:
- Sunday 21st January, 2024
- Time:
- 11:00
- Climb (m):
- 200
- Distance (km):
- 6.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 4 (2,1,1) - Moderate Terrain, <200M ascent, <6Km
- Race Marking:
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Route fully marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Leinster Spring League
- Mandatory Kit:
- Level B - Standard
- Waterproof jacket
- Hat or buff
- Gloves
- Whistle
- Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
- Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent
All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registration.
You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required.
Failure to have the required items may lead to you being denied entry to the race, or disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.
- Route Description:
- Brockagh Burst - WSL, 6.1k, 270m ascent:
LONG COURSE
The race start is located at the forest crossroads approximately 700m up the forest road from the barrier. This is the start/finish. From the forest crossroads, the route heads north for just over 1km, taking the first left on the forest road. Continue uphill and straight until you get to a set of field gates. Continue through these gates which leads out onto the open mountain. A grassy path then leads up to join the main path up Brockagh. Turn left onto this path and follow up to Brockagh East top and then continue an anticlockwise loop to the northwest. This loop joins the main Brockagh path, which you will follow all the way down the grassy path to the gate leading back into the forest road. Continue downhill on the forest road, making sure to turn left when you join the Wicklow Way, through a series of bends leading to the finish line at the crossroads.
Brockagh Burst Short/Junior Route, 3.5k, 140m ascent: SHORT / JUNIOR COURSE
The Junior / Short route follows the main route for 1.5km. From the start the route heads north for just over 1km, taking the first left on the forest road. Continue uphill and straight until you get to a set of field gates. Continue through these gates which leads out onto the open mountain. 100m uphill from the gates the junior/short route then turns left onto a track (the main route continues straight up) This track contours around the top of the forest for about 400m until it joins the main Brockagh descent (same as the main route from here). From here it is down the grassy path to the gate leading back into the forest road. Continue downhill on the forest road, making sure to turn left when you join the Wicklow Way, through a series of bends leading to the finish line at the crossroads where you started.
Junior/ short course will start after the main start
Please note U10 must be accompanied on the race route by a guardian or parent. - Getting There:
- Follow normal directions to the village of Laragh if travelling from the N11 direction. Parking at Brockagh Resource Centre is on your right after McCoys petrol station. It will be on your left before McCoys shop if coming from the Wicklow Gap direction.
- Organisers Instructions:
- Registration will be open from 9:15 to 10:30. No late entries will be accepted. Reg. will close on time to allow the race organising team get to the start area.
Race start is on the crossroads with the Wicklow Way in Brockagh Woods. This is a 1 km run/walk from the registration, so please leave sufficient time to get there.
VOLUNTEERS: Please aim to be at the Resource Centre for 8:30 to help set up for registration. 1st race of the year will be a busy one.
Notice regarding Early Starts - As this race is under 8k there is strictly no early start. We will have a mass start at 11:00 sharp. Juniors start time 11:05.
As we enter a new year of racing, below is some useful information for the Winter/Spring League, and also for the rest of 2024.
Please arrive early - registration will close at 10:30
Please sign-in first, then collect your number, then proceed to the laptop desk to get your chip registered and scanned.
If you have a chip from previous years, please bring it with you for reprogramming
If you do not have a chip, one will be provided to you free of charge
Your chip will and number will be yours for the entire 2024 race year. Please retain both for the year, they are your responsibility. Replacement number or chips will be charged at €5 online
Check the mandatory kit list required for the race. This will be advertised at registration on the day You must carry this kit for the race. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the race.
Please make your number clearly visible on the front of your chest. Do not wear it on your shorts, as it cannot be seen easily by the spotters.
Fix your timing chip on your shoe laces. Anywhere else and it will not register on the timing mat. Cable ties will be provided at the chip-desk.
If you cannot finish the race for any reason, please let a volunteer know. Otherwise we could be out on the mountain for a while looking for you.
The RD can be contacted using the emergency phone number on the rear of your race number. - Prizegiving Location:
- Brockagh Resource Centre.
Volunteers (Non-Running)
You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize
Volunteers (Running)
Check with race director if they have a need for people volunteering and running. Race directors need a minimum number of people available throughout the race to make the race work so non-running volunteers are preferable. While it can be helpful, volunteering in a volunteer and race capacity does not count towards qualifying for end of year prize
Carpool
| Driver Name | Location | Passing Through | Departure | Seats Available | Seats Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin O'Riordan | Palmerstown | Kilmac, Roundwood | 09:00:00 | 4 | 1 |
| Vladimir Rusinov | Booterstown | UCD, N11 | 09:10:00 | 2 | 0 |
| James H Cahill | Kildare | Kilcullen, Brannockstown, Hollywood | 09:45:00 | 2 | 0 |
| Hugh McDowell | Ranelagh | Donnybrook, N11 | 09:20:00 | 2 | 2 |
| Alan Kennedy | Kilmac public car park | 09:30:00 | 2 | 2 |
